This month is “April No Falls”, which is an international campaign that aims to encourage us to recognise the risks that falls pose and to highlight the importance of prevention, particularly for older people.
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Wild shellfish health alerts
There are currently no wild shellfish health alerts issued in Tasmania.
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Results from the Tasmanian Population Health Survey 2022 released
Public Health Services today released the results of the 2022 Tasmanian Population Health Survey (TPHS).
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Stay heat smart this summer
With unusually hot weather predicted for this summer, Tasmanians are being urged to be heat smart this summer and learn how to keep themselves and others safe.
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New Detox@Home program to provide support and recovery in the community
The Tasmanian Government’s reform of alcohol and other drug services has reached a significant milestone with a trial of a new Detox@Home program to be launched in the State’s north and south.
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Child safeguarding training effort builds staff knowledge and community awareness
Read about the Department of Health's ongoing commitment to significantly improve the culture across Health in Tasmania so that children and young people in our care feel safe, supported and empowered.
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Families urged to be alert to the dangers of button batteries
A media release from the Chief Medical Officer.
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Alert: Severe reactions after consuming drinks made from poppy seeds
Danger: Do not consume large amounts of raw poppy seeds such as home-made poppy seed tea.
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PFAS monitoring in eels - advice about eating eels and fish
This advice is precautionary and is based on limited sampling and will remain in place until further information is available.
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Launceston Community Forums
Read about community forums for those in the Northern Tasmanian community affected by the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government’s Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings (CoI) in relation to the Launceston General Hospital.
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Derwent Estuary fish limits
A health alert for Derwent Estuary fish limits and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Bushfire Smoke and Your Health
A health alert for bushfire smoke and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Returning home after a bushfire
A health alert for returning home after a bushfire and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Extreme heat health alert
A health alert for returning home after a bushfire and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Do not consumer water notices
A health alert for do not consume water notices and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Indoor gas poisoning warning
A health alert for Indoor gas poisoning warning and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).